| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $248.37 | 11.294% | $276.4209 | $276.42 | $276.40 | $276.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.53 | 4.727% | $81.1948 | $81.19 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.52 | 13.568% | $176.621 | $176.62 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.78 | 13.184% | $69.9251 | $69.93 | $69.95 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.63 | 10.562% | $275.9959 | $276.00 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.73 | 6.506% | $39.1197 | $39.12 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.78 | 9.772% | $162.2211 | $162.22 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.34 | $1,081.4985 | $1,081.50 | $1,081.45 | $1,081.40 | |